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Baked Broccoli and Cheese Pasta

Once in a while, I get a sudden desire to indulge in something sinfully delicious without worrying about those extra calories, or the size 32 jean resting in the wardrobe that fits no more! I bet all of us do, don't we??? Yesterday was such a day when I started craving for something loaded with cheese! Unfortunately I didn't have any cheese left in my fridge. So I did a quick shopping, came home with that "devil-knows-why" smile, and today I made this delicacy and had it to my heart's content. Btw, yeah, I am still in shape. Round is a shape!!!

How to do:Cooking the pasta:Cook the pasta according to instructions on the pack. Drain, run through cold water, and set aside.

For the sauce:1. In a wok, melt the butter and add onions, garlic, green chillies and salt.2. When the onions turn soft, throw in the all purpose flour. Stir fast so that no lumps are formed.3. Now add the pepper powder and dry basil and steamed broccoli. To this, add 3 cups of water and mix well.4. Let the sauce thicken a bit, ideally 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and set aside.

Baking:1. Pre-heat the oven to 250 degrees.2. Meanwhile, in the baking dish, add the cooked pasta and spread.

3. Over this, pour the sauce and spread it evenly. 4. Add the Mozzarella cheese bits, and press it lightly so that it settles.5. Over this, spread the grated cheese generously. Tap the dish lightly so that everything settles down evenly.6. Bake it in the oven at 250 degrees for 15 minutes. You can also extend for another 5 minutes to get a brown crust of cheese!Serve with your favorite bread!

47 comments:

Excellent... Rohini... its indeed a coincedence... i did have Cauliflower Cheese yday.. My neighbour granny brought it to me as soon as she made some... I will b learning the recipe sooon n posting them...

Of course, we all indulge in such treats... after all there is only one life to enjoy all those delicious things on earth... very good recipe... I'll try it soon... I wasn't a cheese fan until about a year ago, but am one now!!!!

oh RO, this looks so wonderful..one look at the melted cheese, I will happily die after eating it :) My lunch today was frozen pasta ( ofcourse the cheese and broccoli) and just then I was thinking of making it on my own the next time.